A Clear Choice: An Investor Explains the Lure of Self-Storage and Shares Profitability EstimatesA Clear Choice: An Investor Explains the Lure of Self-Storage and Shares Profitability Estimates

When it comes to real estate investing, there are plenty of options including rental homes, office complexes, hotels and motels, laundromats, restaurant franchises, and warehouses; however, many people are intrigued by the self-storage industry based on its favorable returns, relatively low operating costs and economic resilience. Is it the clear choice? That’s a hard yes for investor Pat Traynor, managing director of private-equity firm Gamma Income, who converted a warehouse in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. In this video, find out what drew him to this business and how he estimates profitability for his assets. He explains the breakeven point, the value of small vs. large facilities, his goal for operating expenses and more. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to expand an existing portfolio, his advice will resonate.